Add 45/96 and 15/45
45/96 + 15/45 is 77/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
45/96 = 45 × 15/96 × 15 = 675/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
15/45 = 15 × 32/45 × 32 = 480/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1440 + 480/1440 = 675 + 480/1440 = 1155/1440 - 1155/1440 simplified gives 77/96
- So, 45/96 + 15/45 = 77/96
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